Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

The hotel has been around for about a century and has the beautiful classical look of a hotel from that era with all the modern amenities. The rooms are clean & comfortable with lamps and chargers on both sides of the bed. The staff was extremely friendly and efficient. Our main complaint is that the design of the bathroom means that when you turn on those lights, they could disturb anyone still trying to sleep. Overall, it is worth staying here. The location is excellent if you want to do anything in downtown San Jose or to be picked up for day trips to other locations.

Only spent one very short night here and wished we'd had longer. Room was very comfortable and well appointed, though bathroom set-up not ideal - no door to bathroom, and a frosted glass wall between the shower and the room. Reception staff were friendly and extremely helpful in organising a boxed breakfast for our early departure and also in assisting us with a luggage malfunction. Given the central location of the hotel we'd like to return and have the opportunity to explore San Jose.

We had an amazing stay here! Everything was perfect from being treated by the valet immediately upon arrival, quick checkin, comfortable beds and pillows, good breakfast selection. Location is perfect! The room might be a little uncomfortable for teenagers with parents as the shower has frosted glass that can be seen through in the bedroom and the bathroom is not private. The gym is small but okay for a short stay.

This hotel is in the middle of downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. And it is absolutely beautiful. Breakfast isn’t free but a lot of variety and worth it to me. Great customer service and good drinks and food at the bar. Also near restaurants, walking distance to a lot of shops, and even a grocery store. Room is spacious and clean.

Not a bad stay for a couple of nights. Rooms are basic, bathroom is with tinted glass. Feels uncomfortable to have a shower as the inside person is visible from outside while having a shower. Good location as everything is available within walking distance. Pura Vida.

Hotel is not empathetic to one's circumstances. Charged 1 extra day which didn't happen. Once they accept the money, that's it. - Forget about trying to reclaim it. ||I strongly believe they give the smallest room to non direct bookers. I booked via Expedia. ||No view from window. Feels boxed in. Lots of mirror give the illusion its a a bigger room. ||Reception - ground floor. Check in - top floor. ||Breakfast - Poor choice in hot menu.||Friendly reception staff. ||Location good. Walkable distances to touristic sites. ||Costa Rica is an expensive place - USD 13 for a fridge magnet. ||Shower head blocked. Therefore more of a misty shower rather than a waterfall. ||TV - NO English speaking channels!!!

This is a great hotel- good if you want to experience the city. It's in the heart of the city with museums and historical scenes. Customer service was great- small quaint location with easy access for tourism. Presidential suite is a cool experience if you want to experience JFK vibes.

The Gran Hotel is situated directly in the middle of San Jose across from the National Theater and walkable to everything in downtown San Jose. The building itself was built in the 30s and from the outside continues that charm. The inside is modern and the lobby and public floors are open, airy and well appointed||Our room was on the second floor and was a nice room per Hilton standards. The bed was soft and well appointed with nice linens and the shower was great with plenty of pressure and hot water. The one thing that was disappointing was the HHonors wireless which was non existent in our room. To use the internet and wireless we had to go to the fifth floor lobby to get a signal which at times was an inconvenience. Overall however, the hotel was nice and in a superb location. The staff we encountered were incredibly nice and helpful. We would stay there again, but perhaps not have dinner at the hotel as it was rather limited and expensive to other restaurants in the area.